US Bridges

SH 118 over Draw

Fair

Jeff Davis County, Texas · 5.90 MI W of SH 17 · Structure no. 241230041501013

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 118 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 118 over Draw in Jeff Davis County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 215 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 118
CrossesDraw
Location5.90 MI W of SH 17
RouteState Highway 118
CountyJeff Davis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.60686, -103.97156
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2020)
Projected traffic270 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 118 over Draw built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 118 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 118 over Draw carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 118 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SH 118 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.